As the term “snapchat dysmorphia” enters our collective vocabulary, I think it’s time we talked about the way we look...
A Beautiful Matrix: Beauty, Social Media, and the Hyperreal
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Why “Sheer” isn’t Always a Bad Thing
There’s something about the obsession with full coverage and super opaque makeup that annoys me. It’s like everything has to ...
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HIGHLIGHTS #19
This time of year is usually my favourite – the languid heat of August and September, the fresh start of...
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Tendency ; Zodiac Age
This is somewhat related to a post I wrote last fall, about the neo-occult or new age kind of vibes...
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Looking for Pride in the Skincare Aisle: Being a LGBT Beauty Consumer
I’ve been wanting to write about this for such a long time, but I find myself unable to organize my...
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The Haul: A Guilty Pleasure
I recently asked my instagram followers about what they thought of hauls (side note : I realize I have a...
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Tendency ; Ancient Remedies
You may know I’m a bit of a geek about beauty history, so when brands create products inspired by the...
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Tendency ; Branching Out
So here’s a trend that’s kind of getting on my nerves. Usually, I like to write about things that I...
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The Case For The Triple Cleanse
A couple of years ago, the idea of cleansing your face twice would be laughed at by many. Of all...
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HIGHLIGHTS #18
I’m enjoying summer, though I’m a little bummed that it’s been muggy the past few days. I’m worried about my...